Emergency operation! Concern for laliga goalkeepers
Jasper Cillessen is operated on after a violent collision on the pitch.
Jasper Cillessen apparently needs to be operated on
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Jasper Cillessen is operated on after a violent collision on the pitch.
The Dutch goalkeeper Jasper Cillessen was operated on after a collision while playing with UD Las Palmas against Celta Vigo in Laliga. Several Spanish media report.
Cillessen was injured in a collision with Borja Iglesias at the 1-1 on Monday evening in the 27th minute of the game. This had hit the keeper with his knee in the stomach area. The Dutchman had to be treated and brought off the pitch with a stretcher.
The 35-year-old was immediately taken to the hospital. The operation was necessary because the intestine was apparently suspected.